Stories by Kate Green

The fence guarding Zealandia was the first of its kind in the world. Twenty-five years on, work has started to replace it. Audio

When Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid on a huge block of farmland and native bush in the hills behind Eastbourne, it was only possible with the help of a million-dollar donation…

It comes two weeks after their pay equity claim was cancelled, the union says.

The rail minister says he's 'never heard such filthy language out in the public like that - foul, filthy language' . Audio

Linda Clark will take temporary leave 'to protect [her] independence to act for her client, and also TVNZ's potential interest in the matter'.

Police confirmed to RNZ they had received a complaint about a school staff member.

The changes come as part of the public sector's efforts to reach government savings targets.

The council says the car isn't posing a safety risk and it was giving the owners time to remove it.

Forest and Bird has accusing the government of "changing the law to let a North American deer species use the national park as a glorified vege patch". Audio

Another four cases have been repored this week, bringing the total to 90.

Paul Joseph Dally raped and murdered 13-year-old Karla Cardno in Lower Hutt in 1989.

Big chunks of funding for the group behind the eradication of rats from the Miramar peninsula are running out. Audio

Two third-year classes at Victoria University of Wellington, have been told they will be handwriting their upcoming exams. Audio

Young students clear traps daily and learn valuable lessons about the circle of life.

Other changes announced by the minister were prioritisation of species and habitats for action, and changes to increase revenue and non-government funding for biodiversity.

For many survivors, the decision to accept the honours came with mixed emotions. Audio

A newly-regulated healthcare role is hoped to unlock more pairs of hands for medical care, and attract more overseas workers to rural practices.

Wellington Zoo's mammals team leader Rob Harland says Fernando is a cool customer. Audio

Tutor Connie Bollen, who had taken up the mantle for the Wellington city-based group, said things had stayed pretty much the same. Audio

The neighbours closest to the affected building had lost trees planted decades ago.

Greater Wellington Regional Council is spending $9 million on more than 1000ha of native bush and wetland. Audio

Screening is not mandatory for flights carrying fewer than 90 passengers, meaning sometimes items slip through the cracks.

But passengers have been saved from huge fare hikes, after regional councillors voted to adopt lower revenue targets than requested by NZTA.

A 23-year-old has been charged with the murder of Simon Bird outside his Northland home.

The majority of cases were from the Hutt Valley, mostly people who used a pool, or had contact with someone who used a pool.